09:23 PM
Thursday 15 September 2022
Dr. Hossam Mawafi, Professor of Critical Cases at Kasr Al-Ainy Medical School, confirmed that the kidneys are one of the most vital organs affected by diabetes.
Mowafi said during his hosting of the “Sabahak Masri” program, broadcast on MBC Egypt, that the reason for the impact of diabetes on kidney health is due to the disturbance of blood sugar levels.
The professor of critical care medicine added that high blood sugar leads to damage to the blood vessels that feed the kidneys, and with the lack or interruption of the flow of oxygen-carrying blood to them, the risk of diabetic nephropathy increases.
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Mowafi warned diabetics not to take non-prescription drugs, especially rheumatic drugs, because their kidneys have difficulty discharging their wastes from the body.
He pointed out that poor use of medication, especially painkillers, is the cause of kidney failure in 50% of those affected in Egypt, calling for the need to quit this bad habit, to preserve kidney health.
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He concluded his speech by recommending diabetic patients to follow some guidelines to avoid kidney disease, most notably:
Blood sugar control.
Adjust blood pressure.
Maintaining the balance of cholesterol and fats in the blood.
– Eat a healthy diet.
Regular exercise daily, such as walking.
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